PerkinElmer OPTIMA 8000, Customer Hardware And Service Manual

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Maintenance
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Spray Chamber
Check for leaks around the nebulizer and drain fitting. Inspect the spray chamber for
deposits and check the condition of the O-rings.
Peristaltic Pump
Check that the pump rollers are clean, not scored, free from deposits due to spills,
and move freely. Remove and clean the pump head if necessary. Replace the pump
rollers if necessary.
Periodically observe the drain tubing. Liquid should drain smoothly from the spray
chamber. If not, adjust the pump tension on the pump tubing.
Drains
Check the spray chamber drain fittings, tubing and connections and replace if
necessary.
General System Maintenance
• Air filters: clean or replace the spectrometer and generator air filters as
necessary.
• Chiller: Flush out the chiller every 6 months. Fill the chiller reservoir with the
coolant fluid (Part No. N0776099). The chiller reservoir has a capacity of 4.2
liters (1.1 US gallons).
Refer to Chapter 4, Installation for more information on filling the chiller.
Caution
To extend the life and aid in preventing devitrification of glassware, it is
necessary to remove all traces of alkali on glassware caused by handling it
with bare hands. To remove the alkali, wipe the glassware clean with
cotton wool dipped in alcohol.
Caution
Do not use deionized or tap water in the chiller. Do not use an
algaecide other than that specified above.